Dunfermline Relief Support Worker

Ark People Housing Care; Dunfermline; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Ark People Housing Care as a Relief Support Worker in Dunfermline, where you will support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in their daily activities. This role emphasizes community, encouragement, and a fun working environment, making a positive impact in people's lives. With a pay rate of £12.00 per hour and a welcoming team, this position is perfect for those looking to enter social care with comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Paid statutory annual leave

Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about supporting people to live independently.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Previous care experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supporting vulnerable individuals in various activities.
• Maintaining positive relationships with supported persons.
• Working flexibly as a Relief Support Worker on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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Dunfermline Relief Support Worker, Dunfermline

Client:

Ark People Housing Care

Location:

Dunfermline, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Dunfermline Relief Support Worker

£12.00 per hour

The Ark service in Dunfermline supports 12 people with learning disabilities and autism. The support offered varies from person to person, providing lots of variety. Some are supported to live independently, others with their families. Support activities include cooking, swimming, arts and crafts, visiting friends, or holidays.

Shifts vary from 3 to 16 hours over 7 days a week. Dunfermline has good public transport links, so driving is not essential.

The best thing about working at Dunfermline is the community feel. Supported people enjoy social activities, and the team is welcoming and fun. – Sean Montgomery, Care and Support Manager

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include:

• Supporting vulnerable people as part of a team.
• Providing individual care and maintaining relationships.
• Supporting activities with encouragement and positive feedback.
• As a Relief Support Worker, you will perform the same duties as Support Workers but on a flexible, as-needed basis.

Note: Relief work is on an as-and-when basis and may not be regular.

View the full job outline here.

Why Ark?

• Paid statutory annual leave based on hours worked.
• Fully funded PVG & SSSC registration.
• Blue Light Card.

Our employees value our supportive management and the opportunity to make a positive impact in supported people's lives.

We welcome applicants with or without previous social care experience; full training provided.

To apply, click the link below.

Scottish Charity No. SCO15694

Previous experience in care roles is an advantage but not essential.